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GM55 GAL

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,734 mi
Last recorded120,734 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM55 GAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2026 120,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 112,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 73,262 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,214 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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GM55 GAL is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM55 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GM55 GAL registered?

GM55 GAL is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GM55 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM55 GAL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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